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KIA PV5 — recall
Automotive · United Kingdom · 2026-06-16
Kia PV5 front shock absorber lower bracket welding insufficient
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2026-06-16 |
| Manufacturer | KIA |
| Models affected | PV5 |
| Units affected | 144 |
| Defect | PV5 Front Shock Absorber Lower Bracket Welding - Safety Recall | Potential that the right-hand front shock absorber lower bracket welding may fail and the shock absorber becomes detached from the lower arm. This would cause the vehicle ride height to drop at the front right side. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Remedy | Check LOT number if within affected range replace shock absorber. |
| Recall number | R/2026/219 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback. |
|---|---|
| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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